Geology is all around us, scarcely thought of as we go about our lives. Yet, it affects everything we do as a civilization, as a society and as individuals. While barely appearing to change from day to day, it works to alter the course of evolution. Preserving a record of creatures and landscapes both ancient and forgotten, the story of our past is written in stone and waiting to be read. I offer a view of how I see our world and its inhabitants, both past and present, as seen through my lens.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Read What Wired.com's Online Technology Magazine said about "Written In Stone...seen through my lens"

Thanks go to the on-line science and technology magazine WIRED.com and their blog entitled Wired Science!

Blog editor Brian Romans, assistant professor in the Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech, mentioned "Written In Stone…seen through my lens” for the week of January 9-15, 2012 stating that it caught his eye.

He also says, "Jack Share...writes an epic post about the Great Unconformity in the Grand Canyon. He includes tons of photos and this is only part 1. Wonderful stuff."

1 comment:

Wow that was a kool recomendation. I first saw your blog on a post you did with pictures of what look to be some sort of hydrothermal crators as opposed to volcanic, though they could have been either. It was from areas of the state of Utah. I had some questions, so later today I'll post them there thanks.

BTW, did you see the recent Death Valley News on the seismic activity reaching all the way up from Mexico's Oaxaca earthquake and causes Tsunamis in the Pupfish springs ? I briefly referenced it in a quick post and gave it to some groups I follow with the recent last couple of years earthquake activity. It was actually pretty kool. Here's the link.

Some Stuff About Me

I was the kid in the lyrics of the Jackson Browne song “in ’65 I was seventeen”, when my educational efforts were directed toward a degree in biology and a career in a health profession. Many years later, the marine fossils I found growing up in Central New York State led me to paleontology, the evolution of vertebrates and to developmental biology. It wasn’t long before I came to appreciate the importance of an education grounded in geology and tectonics. Former life and former landscapes are indeed inseparable. In this blog I offer a descriptive, interpretive and photographic perspective of our world, both past and present, and both within my New England home and well beyond.

The moss-covered travertine dome of Ribbon Falls, Grand Canyon, AZ

Peek-A- Boo Gulch Slot Canyon in the Escalante Canyons district of the Grand Staircase, UT

Cinder Cone volcano Pu'u ka Pele on the flanks of shield volcano Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii

View of the La Sal Mountains through Mesa Arch carved into the Navajo Sandstone in Canyonlands

Park Avenue in Arches National Park are what's left of a vast mesa of the Entrata Sandstone erg

Navajo Sandstone at Head of the Rocks Overlook in the Escalante Canyons district of Utah

Disclosure

This blog is not affiliated or associated with any individual, group, business or institution. There is no financial compensation or exchange for services whatsoever derived from it. My photos that have appeared in journals, magazines, books, teaching guides and museums were donated free of charge. It is my hope that it will create a forum for the exchange of ideas and provide my readers with engaging, useful, educational and relevant information about the world we live in and the ones that came before it. All photographs on this blog are taken by me unless otherwise noted.

Me in 2005 and 2017

Some Comments From "Written In Stone...seen through my lens"

Here are a few of the favorable comments that I’ve received on Written In Stone…seen through my lens. Thank you all for the positive feedback! Doctor Jack

"You are one of the best geo-bloggers I know of. Your posts are thorough and comprehensive. Truly gems of writing and geo-explanation. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!" By Wayne Ranney

"Intimidatingly thorough and well done for someone who's not a career paleontologist! The delivery of the subject, fully within context, should serve as an example to all those within scientific communication." By British paleontologist Dave Marshall

“Your blog Written in Stone is now homework for the weekend for my master’s and undergrads at Keene State. Both classes learning about “Big Picture” environmental studies and how geology serves to underpin our research interests in so many ways. Keep it going! LOVE!” By Peggy

“To Dr. Jack Share, whose geological knowledge, reference and enthusiasm have been most valuable and inspiring.” By Geocaching.com

"What an incredible blog to share. As a river guide in Grand Canyon for over 20 years I have never seen the Great Unconformity explained so well. You have a magic to your words and photos. Thank You Jack!" By Walter Mackay of Colorado River and Trail Expeditions (CRATE)

“Another beautifully done post from Dr. Jack Share, who does geoblogging the way it should be done. In fact, anyone who cares about web design could learn from his blog.” By Scooped by YEC Geo

“Fabulous photographs! It's the view a geologist on the ground wants but rarely glimpses. Thank you so much for the big picture and so many great examples of textbook structures.” By Sharon

"Earlier this year, I discovered a superb geological and photographic blog that I had not encountered before by Jack Share." By Michael Welland, British geologist and author of "Sand: The Never-Ending Story"

“Simply astounding. Thank you for this post!” By Geoflier

“Finally, Jack Share of Written in Stone … seen through my lens writes an epic post about the Great Unconformity in the Grand Canyon. He includes tons of photos and this is only part 1. Wonderful stuff.” Brian Romans from Clastic Detritus of the online Wired Science Blog Network

“I've never been to Shiprock, but I've seen pictures. However your photos and your ability at focusing on just the right angles and subjects far surpasses what I've seen before even with Arizona Highways. Thanks so much for these. I've had to scroll up and down a number of times to take it all in.” By Timeless

“Wow! You’ve really laid out a comprehensive and well-organized lesson on arguably the most treasured resource in our field of geology. Your photos are incredible as well, especially the aerial shots! Thanks for putting this together. I just stumbled onto it at work, and I'm going right back when I get home to check out more. Thanks for an awesome post!” By Mike

“Awesome. I keep my own geoblog (written in Spanish) so I fully appreciate the time and effort behind this excellent post. I can't wait to read part II. Congratulations!” By Aventuras geologicas

"This post is great. Thanks from an amateur geologist. Can't wait to get back to the GC much better educated." By Martin L Morgan

"Your Written In Stone site is remarkable!" By James Taylor

"Another awesome post Jack!" By Wayne Ranney

"I just discovered your wonderful website about the Paris underground. Your photos are quite beautiful. Congratulations for the amount of information present, even the face of Guillamont. I'm going to send your website address to his family of 800 people." Gilles Thomas, author of "The Atlas of Underground Paris."

"I have to say that this is one of the best laid out and informative blogs I have seen in a long time. I have seen several that post pictures of the rocks and their formations, but not one that explains it all. So well done to you. Great Blog." By Spiral Staircase